At Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto, Canada, Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation (Honours) (Hybrid) is offered as a bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Sciences programme. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 9,597 per semester (CAD 2,903 per semester for local students).
Four-year honours degree at King Campus training practitioners to assess, plan, implement and evaluate strength-based therapeutic recreation interventions for diverse populations. Study spans therapeutic recreation theory, health sciences, psychology and research methods, supported by four field placements and a mandatory in-person work term of at least 560 hours. Graduates work in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, long-term care and mental health settings within interdisciplinary teams, and may pursue R/TRO accreditation through Therapeutic Recreation Ontario or the international CTRS credential.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:65.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Domestic entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, or mature-applicant status, with six Grade 12 U or M courses averaging at least 65% overall, including Grade 12 English (ENG4U) at a minimum of 65%; Seneca offers free upgrading for applicants short of this requirement. Graduates of Fitness & Health Promotion, Recreation & Leisure Services, Social Service Worker – Gerontology, or an equivalent diploma, with a GPA of 65% or higher qualify for advanced entry. English proficiency for international applicants follows Seneca's institution-wide standard for degree programs (senecapolytechnic.ca English requirements page): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT with no skill score below 21, PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 115-120, or CAEL 70 with writing at least 60; domestic applicants meeting the Grade 12 English prerequisite are not asked for a formal test. Before placement, students must complete work-integrated-learning clearance (roughly $60): immunization and bloodwork records, TB testing, a flu shot and COVID vaccination, an N95 fit test, and a criminal record and vulnerable-sector check; students also need their own transportation to Greater Toronto Area placements.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply through OntarioColleges.ca. For the September 2027 intake, OCAS opens for applications on 1 October 2026, the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, first offers go out from 1 November 2026, and the earliest confirmation deadline is 1 May 2027 with a CAD 200 deposit due the second Wednesday of June 2027. The January 2027 and May 2027 intakes opened on 1 October 2025 and carry no equal-consideration date, with earliest confirmation deadlines of 1 November 2025 and 1 March 2027. International applicants apply directly to Seneca, are assessed on a rolling basis with no fixed closing date, and are admitted up to the first day of classes or until a program fills, whichever comes first. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
